In Texas, there’s no bigger stage, and no bigger opportunity than performing during Rodeo Houston at NRG Stadium. It is THE premier event in all of Texas music. Though Rodeo Houston continues to invite mainstream characters such as Luke Bryan and Bailey Zimmerman to perform on what’s supposed to be a Texas and traditional country institution, you take whatever victories you can.And in 2025, surging country music traditionalist and reigning Saving Country Music Artist of the Year Zach Top will be performing at Rodeo Houston, as will former SCM Artist of the Year and native Texan Charley Crockett. This has to be sweet validation for both of these performers, will give both their first opportunities to headline a stadium, and is further validation that traditional country is on the rise.

Zach Top will perform at Rodeo Houston on March 11th after performing just a few months ago just down the road from Houston at the Fort Bend County Fair for only $12 to the biggest audience the event has seen in decades. It might not be long before Zach Top is playing big arenas all on his own.

Charley Crockett’s Rodeo Houston opportunity comes on March 17th. A native of San Benito, TX, Charley has been one of the hardest working men in country music for the last many years, and can only claim a Rodeo Houston berth is well-earned and a long time coming. Native Texans Parker McCollum and Cody Jinks will also be returning, while classic country performers Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn were also bequeathed performance spots. Whether you choose to head to Houston to see them ride out to the stage in the center of the arena on horseback or just like cheering on worthy talent, it’s cool to see Zach Top and Charley Crockett receive this opportunity.

Tickets go on sale at rodeohouston.com/tickets on Thursday, Jan. 16 at at 10:00 a.m. for Zach Top, and at 2:00 p.m. for Charley Crockett.